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Somerset

Downside School

Ages11–18
Pupils249
GenderCo-educational
AttendanceBoarding school
Boy to girl ratio55:45
Religious affiliationRoman Catholic
2026/27 directory

Annual fees

Year groupDayBoarding
Year 8£24,210£40,350
Year 11£31,035£53,985
Year 13£31,035£53,985

Figures are per pupil per year. A dash indicates an unpublished fee in this edition.

Academic profile

Exam results

GCSE grades 7–9
48%
A-level grades A*–A
30%
GCSE local state average
17.9%
Sixth-form local state average
25%
GCSE vs national private average
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Sixth form vs national private average
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On-site facilities

Squash courtsIndoor poolGymTheatreTennis courtsCombined Cadet ForceRecording studio